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RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay HPMA Usin

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay" was conducted by Natural England. It falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73200000. The project location is broad, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with contract activities taking place between 20th January 2026 and 31st March 2026. As of 23rd January 2026, the procurement is in the award stage, having been finalised with ABPmer as the supplier after a selective procurement method was employed, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those specializing in environmental mapping and UAV imagery. While the project itself has been awarded, similar tenders are likely to continue creating growth prospects for businesses capable of leveraging technological innovation in environmental conservation. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-precision mapping and analysis in diverse geographical locations could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing robust industry partnerships. This specific procurement did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger or more established entities.

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Notice Title

RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay HPMA Usin

Notice Description

To accurately map the spatial extent of intertidal Sabellaria alveolata reef at Allonby Bay using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle imagery and available supporting data. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83bc1841-0720-4bbb-b078-3f67cba6cfea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e434d6f-790d-47b7-b558-b07a5ac0b03d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,702 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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